Monterrey claimed the overall lead in the Apertura as they maintained their unbeaten start in Group A with a 2-1 win away to Santos Laguna.

Chile striker Humberto Suazo and Paraguayan Osvaldo Martinez grabbed Monterrey's goals, either side of Christian Benitez's equaliser for the hosts.

The win took Monterrey a point above Cruz Azul, the leaders of Group C, in the overall standings.

Jaguares are second in Group C after beating Pachuca 2-0 thanks to goals from Jorge Rodriguez and Jackson Martinez while Tigres moved into third in Group A by beating Pumas UNAM 2-0.

Elsewhere, Queretaro beat Estudiantes Tecos 1-0 and Atlas were 3-1 victors at home to Atlante.